As you progress through The Singing Blade quest in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, you’ll encounter a challenging segment that requires you to clear a bridge of blight in order to move forward. This section is crucial to the main storyline and involves a combination of problem-solving and some combat. Once you reach the bridge, you won’t be able to cross until you deal with the blight.
Throughout Dragon Age: The Veilguard, there are numerous quests that involve battling formidable foes and solving intricate puzzles. In this case, you will need to engage in both elements, but clearing the blight primarily hinges on solving the puzzle. The moment you arrive at the bridge, be aware that crossing it is not an option until the area is cleared.
Getting to the Blight-Blocked Bridge
Initiating The Singing Blade Quest
You’ll return to a Ritual Site from earlier in the quest in search of The Singing Blade. Your companion, Harding, is particularly eager to find the dagger. However, you won’t discover it immediately. Instead, you’ll need to contend with a Darkspawn Ghoul that you must chase into the ruins after it flees.
You’ll encounter another Darkspawn waiting to ambush you as you traverse towards a Beam Generator. Defeat this foe and then activate the generator to unlock a gate. However, when you try to pass through, you will be faced with yet another blight barrier.
How to Overcome the Blight-Blocked Bridge Puzzle
Clearing the Path & Dealing with the Blight
Upon entering this new area, be prepared to face a swarm of Darkspawn. There’s another section of Blight you can eliminate before approaching the original Darkspawn ghoul. This will lead you directly to the Blight-Blocked Bridge, where you need to devise a plan to advance. Additionally, there’s a concealed treasure chest nearby that may contain valuable loot.
To begin, launch a long-range attack at the red Blight spot located on the left wall near the blockage. This first task is straightforward. Next, sprint across the bridge as far as you can; there will be a Power Crystal on your right that you should collect. The bridge will subsequently vanish, which is actually beneficial as it reveals hidden elements.
The red Blight spot you need to focus on is located underneath the bridge. Use your ranged weapon to hit it, breaking through another section of the Blight that’s obstructing your path. Once you do this, the remaining Blight will turn red, allowing you to tackle what’s left and proceed to the next area.
You don’t have to grab the Power Crystal to locate the spot under the bridge. If you position yourself to the right and look downward, you can easily identify and shoot the Blight with another long-range attack. While it may be easier to remove the Power Crystal first, other strategies are available.
Nonetheless, it’s advisable to take the Power Crystal with you as you continue. You’ll need it to unblock the following area. Bring it into the gate room and place the Power Crystal in the designated slot. This will activate the gate and allow you to continue your quest normally.
As you move into the next zone, expect to encounter the Darkspawn Ghoul. You’ll also face a few more Beam Generator puzzles before you finally acquire the dagger. After defeating a new wave of enemies and claiming the Lyrium Dagger, you’ll have the opportunity to speak to Harding. There are various choices to make in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, particularly towards the quest’s conclusion.
Completing The Singing Blade quest will yield several rewards, including:
- 1850 XP
- A Shortbow for Harding
- 300 Gold
